Jane Zhang
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Jane Zhang is a financial editor at TradingKey, with a journalism background. She previously worked for well-known traditional media and has extensive reporting experience. Jane specializes in writing financial news, investigative reports, and feature articles. In 2024, she joined TradingKey, covering news related to stocks and commodities.
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Cambrian Hits the 20% Daily Limit, Market Cap Surpasses 500 Billion Yuan;STAR 50 Index Hits Over Three-Year High
TradingKey - On August 22, Chinese A-share chip stocks witnessed a significant rally, led by Cambrian, which surged over 19% during intraday trading to surpass 1,200 yuan per share, marking a new historical high and pushing its market capitalization beyond 500 billion yuan.
Fri, Aug 22
US Sets EU Tariff Cap at 15%, Plans to Lower Auto Tariffs Within Weeks
TradingKey - In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the United States and the European Union detailed the framework trade agreement reached in late July. The U.S. reiterated its tariff cap of 15% on most EU goods and pledged to extend this rate to include automobiles and parts, with the reduction
Thu, Aug 21
Intel Plans to Secure Additional Funding Through Discounted Share Placements Following $2 Billion SoftBank Investment, Shares Plummet Nearly 7%
TradingKey - Intel is reportedly in discussions with large investors to secure additional funding through a discounted share offering, according to sources familiar with the matter. On Wednesday, Intel's stock plummeted 6.99% to $23.54, a low not seen since August 13.
Thu, Aug 21
Japan's July Exports Record Biggest Drop in Four Years; Exports to the US Decline for Fourth Consecutive Month
TradingKey - On Wednesday, August 20, Japan's Ministry of Finance released trade data showing that July exports fell by a larger-than-expected 2.6% year-on-year, marking the steepest decline since February 2021. Notably, exports to the US fell for the fourth consecutive month with a 10.1% year-on-ye
Wed, Aug 20
Pop Mart Soars Over 13%, Market Cap Tops HK$400 Billion; CEO Projects Effortless HK$30 Billion Revenue in 2025
TradingKey - On Wednesday, August 20, Pop Mart (9992.HK) shares soared more than 13% to HK$318.4 during Hong Kong trading, pushing its market cap past the HK$400 billion mark. The stock closed up 12.54% at HK$316.
Wed, Aug 20
Pop Mart's Net Profit Soars Nearly 400% in First Half; Labubu Generates 4.8 Billion Yuan in Revenue
TradingKey - On August 19, Pop Mart disclosed its financial results for the first half of the year, revealing significant boosts in both revenue and profit, driven by the global appeal of Labubu. Revenue surged about 200%, while profit surged close to 400%.
Tue, Aug 19
S&P Maintains US Credit Rating, Anticipates Tariff Revenue Will Offset Tax Bill Deficit
TradingKey - On Monday, August 18, S&P Global Ratings, one of the world's three major credit rating agencies, announced that it is maintaining the United States’ sovereign credit rating. The long-term rating remains at AA+, the short-term rating at A-1+, and the long-term credit outlook is stable.
Tue, Aug 19
European Defense Stocks Rally as Markets Bet on Europe's Steadfast Support for Ukraine Amid Trump-Zelenskyy Tensions
TradingKey - On Monday, European stock markets saw most major indices decline, yet defense stocks bucked the trend by climbing higher amid market bets on increased European defense spending.
Mon, Aug 18
Ahead of Jackson Hole, Wall Street Question the Case for Fed Rate Cuts
TradingKey - As markets eagerly await Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium this Friday, any signals he delivers will be closely scrutinized for insights into future monetary policy.
Mon, Aug 18
High Stakes Warnings Ahead of US-Russia Summit: Trump Cautions of Possible Failure
TradingKey - Ahead of the highly anticipated US-Russia summit, President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on his Truth Social, emphasizing the "HIGH STAKES!!!" involved in the upcoming discussions.
Fri, Aug 15
Nikkei 225 and Topix Set Record Closes on Better-than-Expected Japan Q2 GDP Growth
TradingKey - On Friday, August 15th, the Nikkei 225 and Topix indices both reached new record high closes, buoyed by Japan's stronger-than-expected second-quarter GDP growth. The Nikkei gained 1.71%, closing at 43,378.31, while the Topix rose 1.63% to 3,107.68, briefly touching an intraday high of 3
Fri, Aug 15
Foxconn Q2 Profit Surges 27% as Server Earnings Surpass iPhone Assembly
TradingKey - Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry), the world's largest electronics contract manufacturer, released its second-quarter earnings report on August 14, revealing a 27% year-over-year rise in profit that exceeded expectations. For the first time, quarterly revenue from its c
Thu, Aug 14
China's AI Chip Leader Cambricon Hits Third Straight Record High, Edging Closer to 1,000 Yuan
TradingKey - On August 14, Cambricon, a Chinese AI chip manufacturer, saw its stock rise over 14% intraday to once reach 985 yuan.This marked the third consecutive day of record highs as the stock edged towards the 1,000 yuan milestone. Its market capitalization briefly surpassed 400 billion yuan wi
Thu, Aug 14
Tencent Reports Robust Q2 with Double-Digit Gains in Revenue and Profit, Powered by Gaming and AI Investments
TradingKey - On August 13, Tencent Holdings released its financial report for the second quarter. The data showed a 15% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching 184.5 billion yuan, and a 17% rise in net profit, totaling 55.6 billion yuan, both figures exceeding expectations.
Wed, Aug 13
AI Startup Perplexity Makes Bold $34.5 Billion Bid for Google's Chrome Browser Amid Google's Antitrust Suit Loss
TradingKey - Perplexity, a rising star in the AI startup world, has made a bold $34.5 billion bid to acquire Google's Chrome browser. The proposal was submitted to Google on Tuesday morning, August 12. Earlier in April, another AI frontrunner, OpenAI, also expressed interest in purchasing Chrome.
Wed, Aug 13
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Trade Desk Shares Plummet 38% Post-S&P 500 Debut; Cathie Wood Seizes Buying Opportunity
TradingKey - Following the release of its Q2 earnings on August 7, advertising tech company Trade Desk (TTD) saw its stock plunge by 38.6% the next day. Despite the dramatic fall, Cathie Wood of Ark Investment Management seized the opportunity to increase her holdings, purchasing over 725,000 shares
Tue, Aug 12
Cannabis Stocks Rally 40% After Trump Considers Drug Reclassification
TradingKey - Cannabis stocks soared after President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is considering reclassifying cannabis to a less-dangerous drug classification, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.
Tue, Aug 12
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Goldman Sachs Warns: Consumers to Bear 67% of Tariff Costs, Core PCE to Reach 3.2%
TradingKey - Goldman Sachs' latest research indicates that in the coming months, a significant portion of tariff costs will be passed on to American consumers, pushing up inflation data.
Mon, Aug 11
US-Russia Talks Loom; Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Ceasefire Stakes
The announcement of this meeting has increased market expectations for the end of the Ukraine war and the potential easing of US sanctions on Russian oil.
Mon, Aug 11
Stephen Miran Nominated as New Fed Governor; JPMorgan Predicts Four Rate Cuts Starting September
TradingKey - On Thursday, following the announcement of Stephen Miran's appointment as an interim member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, JPMorgan released a report forecasting that the Fed will implement a series of four consecutive rate cuts, each by 25 basis points, beginning in Septe
Fri, Aug 8
